Scholarship Opportunity

Alaska Education Grant

Offered by Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education

Need-based state grant for eligible Alaska residents attending participating in-state undergraduate or vocational programs.

EssayNot required
RenewableYes
Grade LevelCollege Student, Trade School Student

Eligibility

  • Be an Alaska resident for at least 365 days before filing FAFSA, a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, and have a high school diploma or GED.
  • Attend a qualifying Alaska undergraduate degree or vocational certificate program at least half-time, without a prior bachelor's degree.
  • Demonstrate financial need and make satisfactory academic progress.
  • Awards prioritize financial need, prior-year recipients, FAFSA filing date and certified enrollment level; eligibility does not guarantee funding.

Requirements

  • File the FAFSA each year and list at least one participating Alaska institution.
  • Enroll at least half-time and have the institution certify eligibility; funding is limited.

How to Apply

  1. 1Check participating Alaska institutions.
  2. 2File FAFSA as early as possible; the date filed affects award priority.
  3. 3Track eligibility in the Alaska Student Aid Portal.